Photos show a moment from the protests against police brutality in every US state
Natalie Colarossi  Â
People march and ride horses to protest the death of George Floyd in Houston on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.AP Photo/David J. Phillip
- Hundreds of thousands of Americans have gathered to protest police brutality and systemic racism over the past two weeks.
- The demonstrations have spread to all 50 states, making it the broadest protest movement in US history.
- These photos show moments of the protests from every state.
For two weeks, Americans in all 50 US states have come together to protest police brutality and systemic racism following the death of George Floyd in police custody.
Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets in what has become the broadest protest movement in US history.
These photos show moments of the protests from every state.
In Alabama, a couple stands in front of a Confederate memorial that protesters took down and reclaimed on June 2.
Sarah Collins Rudolph, who survived a racist church bombing that killed sister Addie Mae Collins and three other girls in 1963, stands with husband George Rudolph at the remains of a Confederate memorial that was removed in Birmingham, Ala., on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.
AP Photo/Jay Reeves
In Laveen, Arizona, protesters are seen gathering for a rally in a park before marching down the street to demand justice for police brutality.
Protesters march during a rally at Cesar Chavez Park on June 3, 2020 in Laveen, Arizona.
AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin
In Arkansas, a protester wrote "I am Beautiful" on his chest.
A protester stands on the side of Hot Springs, Arkansas' main street during an anti-police brutality protest, Monday, 1 June 2020.
B.A. Van Sise/NurPhoto via Getty Images
In Los Angeles, an estimated 20,000 people gathered to protest and march on June 7 near Hollywood.
Demonstrators March Sunday June, 7, 2020 in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles, during a protest over the death of George Floyd who died May 25 after he was restrained by Minneapolis police.
AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez
Source: LA Times
In Denver, Colorado, protesters are seen holding signs and flowers in the air while taking a knee.
Protesters take a knee and observe minutes of silence at the State Capitol, amid nationwide unrest following the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Denver, Colorado, U.S. June 1, 2020.
REUTERS/Alyson McClaran
In Wilmington, Delaware, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden met with protesters and took a knee to signify his support for the movement.
Democratic U.S. presidential candidate and former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden visits a site of the protest over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody, in Wilmington, Delaware, in this social media image courtesy of Joe Biden's presidential campaign, May 31, 2020.
JOE BIDEN FOR PRESIDENT/Handout via REUTERS
Source: Insider
In Miami, Florida, protesters are seen carrying a Black Lives Matter sign as they march through the streets.
Black Lives Matter protest in Miami, Florida on June 7, 2020.
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In Atlanta, Georgia, a protester holds his hands up as police spray him with tear gas.
On May 31, 2020, a protester tries to talk the police back amid tear gas in downtown Atlanta, as protests continue across the country over the death of George Floyd.
Associated Press
In Boise, Idaho, people gathered to protest outside of the state Capitol building.
Demonstrators gather a Black Lives Matter rally on the steps of the Capitol building in Boise, Idaho, U.S., June 2, 2020 in this image taken from social media.
Jenah Hanson via REUTERS
In Chicago, Illinois, thousands of people gathered in Seward Park on the 12th straight day of protests.
People descend on Seward Park during a demonstration on June 06, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. This is the 12th day of protests since George Floyd died in Minneapolis police custody on May 25.
Natasha Moustache/Getty Images
In Indiana, protesters are seen holding a sign that says "Say his name" and honoring Dreasjon Reed, a black man from Indianapolis who was killed by police in early May.
People unite for peaceful protests on June 6, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. This is the 12th day of protests since George Floyd died in Minneapolis police custody on May 25.
Keith Griner/Getty Images
Source: NBC News
In Louisville, Kentucky, protesters gathered around Tamika Palmer, Breonna Taylor's mother, during a vigil to honor her on June 6. Police killed Taylor in her home on March 13.
People gather around Tamika Palmer, mother of Breonna Taylor, during a vigil for Taylor on June 6, 2020 in Louisville, Kentucky. This is the 12th day of protests since George Floyd died in Minneapolis police custody on May 25.
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Source: Insider
In New Orleans, Louisiana, thousands of protesters gathered during a rally in Jackson Square on Friday.
People attend a rally outside Jackson Square in New Orleans, Friday, June 5, 2020, protesting the death of George Floyd who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25.
AP Photo/Gerald Herbert
Source: NOLA
In Portland, Maine, protesters are seen peacefully marching to demand an end to police brutality on June 3.
Demonstrators gather at a rally to peacefully protest and demand an end to institutional racism and police brutality, Wednesday, June 3, 2020, in Portland, Maine.
AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty
In Bethesda, Maryland, a school bus with the words "Black Lives Matter" and names of victims of police brutality drove past demonstrators.
A school bus drives past demonstrators protesting the death of George Floyd hold up placards at the Bethesda Library in Bethesda on June 2, 2020 in Maryland.
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This aerial view of Boston, Massachusetts, shows thousands of protesters marching throughout the city.
Protesters march from Peter's Park on Washington Street to Nubian Square Plaza at a Boston MAAPB, MA Action Against Police Brutality, protest against police in Boston on May 29, 2020.
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Source: Insider
In Michigan, brothers Romeo and Julian Okwara, both members of the Detroit Lions football team, are seen marching with protesters on June 5.
Detroit Lions Romeo Okwara and his brother Julian march with protesters on the MacArthur Bridge across the Detroit River during a rally in Detroit, Friday, June 5, 2020 over the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis.
AP Photo/Paul Sancya
Source: Detroit Free Press
In Minneapolis, Terrence Floyd visits the spot where his brother George died. It's been turned into a memorial filled with flowers, signs, and messages.
On June 1, 2020, Terrence Floyd visits site of brother's death in Minneapolis.
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In Jackson, Mississippi, a 3-year-old is seen holding up a sign that says "My Life Matters," during a march through the city.
A 3-year-old sits on their mother's shoulders during a rally and march in downtown Jackson, Miss., in response to the recent death of George Floyd, and to highlight police brutality nationwide including Mississippi, Saturday, June 6, 2020.
AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis
In St. Charles, Missouri, protesters are seen taking a knee while police line up across from them in the road.
Protestors take a knee during a protest against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in St. Charles, Missouri, U.S. June 6, 2020.
REUTERS/Lawrence Bryant
In Las Vegas, Nevada, protesters gathered for a candlelight vigil to pay tribute to those who have been victims of police violence.
Protesters gather at a rally and candlelight vigil at Kianga Isoke Palacio Park on June 5, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Demonstrations are being held across the country after George Floyd died in police custody on May 25th in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Denise Truscello/Getty Images
In New Hampshire, a sign reads "Outraged" as protesters gather to call for an end to police brutality.
People gather to protest in Hampton Beach, N.H., Monday, June 1, 2020, following the death of George Floyd, who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on Memorial Day.
AP Photo/Charles Krupa
In West Orange, New Jersey, demonstrators gathered in a massive crowd outside the municipal building on June 6.
Community members gathered during a Black Lives Matter protest at the Municipal Building on June 06, 2020 in West Orange, New Jersey. The West Orange Youth Caucus organized this peaceful event on the 12th day of protests since George Floyd died in Minneapolis police custody on May 25.
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In Albuquerque, New Mexico, demonstrators sat for a moment of silence and collectively held up their fists.
In this May 31, 2020, photo, demonstrators hold a moment of silence at the Civic Plaza in Albuquerque, N.M. after marching along the city's historic Route 66, protesting the death of George Floyd in Minnesota.
AP Photo/ Russell Contreras
In New York City, a huge crowd of protesters was captured marching down Third Avenue on June 2.
Overhead view of an anti-police brutality Black Lives Matter protest rally on Third Avenue on June 2, 2020, in New York.
Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
Source: Insider
In Charlotte, North Carolina, thousands of protesters gathered. Many want to defund the police and put an end to systemic racism.
Protestors march holding placards during a protest for the end of police brutality during a rally organized by the Charlotte NAACP in uptown Charlotte, North Carolina on June 2, 2020.
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Source: WBTV
In Fargo, North Dakota, hundreds of demonstrators joined together just days after Floyd was killed in police custody.
Hundreds of people march on the streets of Fargo, N.D., Saturday, May 30, 2020, to protest the death of George Floyd, a black man who was killed in police custody in Minneapolis on May 25.
AP Photo/Dave Kolpack
In Cleveland, Ohio, protesters are seen taking a collective knee to honor victims of police brutality.
Protesters take a knee during a rally for black lives, Tuesday, June 2, 2020, in Cleveland.
AP Photo/Tony Dejak
In Norman, Oklahoma, protesters march down the street toward the local police headquarters to demand justice for victims of police brutality.
Demonstrators march to police headquarters Tuesday, June 2, 2020, in Norman, Okla., to protest the death of George Floyd, who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25.
AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki
In Portland, Oregon, protesters are seen lying on the ground with their hands behind their back to signify how Floyd spent his final moments before he was killed.
People stage a protest to honor the death of George Floyd a black man who died after being pinned down by a white police officer in USA on May 31, 2020 in Portland, Oregon.
John Rudoff/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images
In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, protesters overlooked the city during a Black Lives Matter rally on June 7.
Protesters participate in a Black Lives Matter rally on Mount Washington overlooking downtown Pittsburgh on Sunday, June 7, 2020, to protest the death of George Floyd, who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25.
AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar
In Providence, Rhode Island, a man is captured standing outside of his car with his fist raised in solidarity with protesters.
A man puts his fist up as thousands march through downtown Providence to the state capital during a Black Lives Matter protest in Providence, RI on June 5, 2020.
Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images
In Columbia, South Carolina, people marched through the city on the seventh straight day of protests.
Demonstrators march on Main St. on June 5, 2020 in Columbia, South Carolina. Friday marked the seventh day of protests in the state capital, set off by the killing of George Floyd while in police custody.
Sean Rayford/Getty Images
In Nashville, Tennessee, an estimated 10,000 protesters came together after six teenage girls organized a massive Black Lives Matter demonstration.
Demonstrators take part in a protest march Thursday, June 4, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn., over the death of George Floyd, who died May 25 after being restrained by police in Minneapolis.
AP Photo/Mark Humphrey
Source: Teen Vogue
In Houston, Texas, some protesters were captured riding their horses in a march.
People march and ride horses to protest the death of George Floyd in Houston on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.
AP Photo/David J. Phillip
Protesters in Salt Lake City, Utah, gathered outside the state capitol building for a peaceful demonstration.
Protesters demonstrate at the Utah State Capitol Thursday, June 4, 2020, in Salt Lake City. More than a thousand people filled the street across from the Utah State Capitol for another night of peaceful protest against police brutality following the death of George Floyd at the hands of police.
AP Photo/Rick Bowmer
This image from Richmond, Virginia, shows George Floyd's face with the letters "BLM" being projected onto a statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee. Protesters have been tearing down and reclaiming Confederate monuments throughout the city.
An image of George Floyd is projected on the base of the statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee on Monument Avenue, Monday, June 8, 2020, in Richmond, Va.
AP Photo/Steve Helber
Source: Insider
In Seattle, Washington, demonstrators are seen raising their fists together outside of a police precinct.
Demonstrators hold a rally and teach-in outside of the Seattle Police Departments East Precinct, which has been boarded up and protected by fencing, on June 8, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. Seattle Police and Washington National Guard personnel vacated the area after the previous night saw violent clashes in the vicinity during ongoing Black Lives Matter protests in the wake of George Floyd's death. (
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Protesters in Wisconsin carried a massive Black Lives Matter banner as they marched in front of the Capitol building during the week that Floyd was killed.
Protesters march down Main Street in front of the Wisconsin Capitol during a peaceful protest on May 30, 2020 in Madison, WI.
Lawrence Iles/Icon Sportswire
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